US Bridges

Griggs-Lucille Rd. over Cypress Creek

Good

Miller County, Georgia · 4.2 MI NW of Colquitt · Structure no. 000000020150210

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griggs-Lucille Rd. over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Griggs-Lucille Rd. over Cypress Creek in Miller County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesGriggs-Lucille Rd.
CrossesCypress Creek
Location4.2 MI NW of Colquitt
RouteCounty Highway 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.19775, -84.79664
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic405 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Griggs-Lucille Rd. over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griggs-Lucille Rd. over Cypress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Griggs-Lucille Rd. over Cypress Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Griggs-Lucille Rd. over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Griggs-Lucille Rd. over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.